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Renton wants help going after Google’s fiber optic network
Renton has thrown its hat into a national competition to convince Google it’s the perfect testing ground for…
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Local artist shows at Go Deli
Renton-born artist Patrice Colvin is showing her work at Go Deli through the end of April. Her work…
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A Terrible Beauty is born: Renton’s new Irish pub
If you ask the owners of A Terrible Beauty Irish Pub about its name, they’ll say in Ireland…
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RENTON BLOTTER: Man cuts throat in ER bathroom
The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports: A man attempted to commit suicide with…
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New state school testing to begin
Sharpen your pencils. The state’s new student testing starts next week. While the new tests are shorter, they…
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District plans second Lindbergh Pool meeting
The Renton School District has planned a second special meeting to discuss the Lindbergh Pool closing. It will…
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Common Ground Cupcakes turns 3, enters Food Network challenge
A Renton cupcake shop will celebrate its third birthday this week with hopes for national fame. A Food…
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March’s local music lineup for Renton
March’s local music lineup for Renton venues and bands. Tyrannosaurus Records 914 S. 3rd St., Renton Contact: tyrannosaurusrecords.blogspot.com,…
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Legislature budget proposals favor Renton Tech, student aid
Renton Technical College could forgo cuts this year, if the state Legislature increases taxes. Gov. Christine Gregoire’s initial…
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Renton’s student chef to compete nationally
A student chef is putting Renton on the map with culinary skills as sharp as her knives. Renton…
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RENTON BLOTTER: A self-described ‘king’ overdoses on PCP
The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports: A 20-year-old overdosed on PCP, before punching…
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One last stand; Renton library group plans to sue
“Fight!” The simple blog post from Save Our Renton Library sums up all that’s left of the Renton…
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Legislature proposes fewer school cuts, relies on tax increase
Budget proposals in the state Legislature promise more money for schools, but they rely on the state raising…
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Renton Schools budget discussion draws crowd to save Lindbergh Pool
Although about 200 people attended the Lindbergh High School budget discussion Thursday night, about half went to stop…
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Blotter: Teens beat man at Cascade Shopping Center
The following information is according to City of Renton police reports: A 45-year-old man was beaten in the…
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Barbara Madsen: Renton’s home-grown chief justice
Growing up in a rural Renton, Barbara Madsen developed a depth of empathy she now finds helpful as…
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Renton library annexes to KCLS; now what?
The ballots have been tallied and the Renton Library is part of the King County Library System. Now,…
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I-405 alert: Box truck causes 9 mile backup
A box truck blocking one lane of southbound Interstate 405 caused a 9 mile backup from State Route…
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Renton’s DK Market becomes hotspot for international shopping
A popular Renton produce stand is quickly becoming Renton’s new international district. Inside DK Market’s warehouse, a Mexican…
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Future of Renton’s library coming down to the last vote
Votes counted in support of the library annexation continued to lead through the week, although the gap shrunk…